Blossom Hill Fellowship Program

Blossom Hill Fellowship Program

Funder: Blossom Hill Foundation Inc (Connecticut, US)

Contact:

Phone: +203.912.9155

Email: fellowship@blossomhill-foundation.org

Program Overview

The Blossom Hill Fellowship Program funds sustainable programs, products, or projects in various disciplines including education, science, technology, art and others to respond to humanitarian needs. Fellowships are renewable yearly for long-term programming.

Award Amount: Up to $50,000 per year

Recurrence: Annual with renewal opportunities

Focus Areas

Fellows work across multiple disciplines:
• Child Development
• Education
• Science & Technology (STEM)
• Art & Therapy (puppetry, art therapy)
• Sports & Music Programs
• Vocational Training
• Entrepreneurship Programs
• Healthcare

Geographic Scope

Beneficiaries: Children and youth ages 0-24 affected by conflict and war in the Middle East, or war refugee populations in other countries.

Program Locations: Middle East and countries hosting Middle Eastern refugees (e.g., Turkey, Greece, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan)

Eligibility Requirements

Project Beneficiaries:

Project must positively impact children and youth (ages 0-24) affected by conflict and war in the Middle East

Can be implemented in the Middle East or in any country where war refugee populations have needs

Applicant Experience:

Applicants should have significant experience and close ties with the community and culture their idea is designed to serve

Language Proficiency:

Applicants must possess language skills necessary for successful implementation of their proposed initiative

Fiscal Sponsorship:

Applicants must have a partner NGO registered as a U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organization to serve as a fiscal sponsor

Impact

Last year alone, Blossom Hill's work benefited over 6,000 children worldwide. Programs include:
• Montessori-inspired childhood centers
• STEM education across refugee camps
• Art and puppetry therapy for trauma recovery
• Sports and music programs for social integration
• Vocational and entrepreneurship training for youth

Website

blossomhill-foundation.org